Category Archives: Outdoor Design Ideas

We love the look and design of the Spain-based outdoor furniture company Kettal. One of the world’s leading outdoor patio furniture manufacturers, their outdoor living room furniture is very lightweight and sophisticated. Although their products are not sold in the Kansas City area, their designs are available to the American market through their store in Miami.

Kettal Outdoor Furniture

Kettal Outdoor Furniture

Kettal Outdoor Furniture

For on Kettal’s outdoor living furniture visit their website at Kettal.es.

You finally have the outdoor living area of your dreams now all you need to do is accessorize to add your own personal style to the space. We know that you probably aren’t enjoying the area as much as you’d like since the weather here in Kansas has turned colder, but that doesn’t mean that come spring you can have the perfect place to lounge outside. Now is a great time to buy outdoor furniture and accessories with all the holiday sales and discounts. We have pulled together a few of our favorite must have accessories for your outdoor environments.

If you haven’t already done so you’ll need to purchase your patio or deck furniture. We love the look of this room below from House Beautiful. This outdoor living room is like another extension of your home.

From House Beautiful

Add a pop of color to your outdoors with these below accessories. The pillow and rugs will surely bring some needed pizzazz to any neutral palette. And the candles and lanterns are also a must have for your outdoors.

via Shelterpop

We’d love to hear any deals you have seen on outdoor furniture.

Earlier in the week we showed you one of our favorite ways to get the exterior of your home ready for the holidays. Today we wanted to share some other festive holiday outdoor décor ideas to get you and your family in the holiday spirit.

Breaking out the holiday décor at Thanksgiving gives us just the right amount of time to enjoy the holiday season as well as the lights. We also love to see a well decorated mailbox. Don’t you think the pinecones and mistletoe shown below is picture perfect?

Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens

This below photo, also from Better Homes and Gardens, features a line up of “simple shepherd’s hooks with oversize red jingle bells.”

Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens

We love how this homeowner decorated their outdoor fire pit, very festive.

Courtesy of My Homes Ideas

What are some ways you decorate your outdoor living space during the holidays?

Thanksgiving is right around the corner so we wanted to give you some pointers on how to spruce up your outdoor living space before the guests arrive. Your home’s exterior is the first thing your Thanksgiving guests will see when they arrive for the big feast so let’s begin with a little holiday front door makeover.

The front door is always a great place to start. And a beautiful wreath with orange and brown accents will look great on any front door.

Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma

This simple gold cedar wreath from Martha Stewart Living will brighten up any dark winter night.

Courtesy of Martha Stewart

The next wreath is one of my favorites, the long spruce pinecones, moss and snow will get any home ready for the holiday season. We get our fair share of snow here in Kansas, but if you live in a more temperate climate you could always use fake snow.

Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Check back later in the week for more holiday ideas for your outdoor living space.

Outdoor Environments’ own Dick DeVuyst was recently interviewed for the November issue of Kansas City Homes and Gardens’ article titled All Aglow. In it Dick talks about extending the outdoor living season well into fall by creating a fire element. Whether you decide to use a chiminea, outdoor fireplace, fire pit or outdoor kitchen a fire can help keep you warm on those cold Kansas City nights.

Dick tells KCH&G that “Fire and human beings are attracted to each other. It automatically gets people out of the house.” Let Outdoor Environments help you spend more time outdoors this holiday season by “adding the warm glow of a fire.”

For more information please give us a call at 913-897-2706.

Outdoor Environments

A special thank you to Veronica Toney with Kansas City Homes and Gardens.

With the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Sunday, November 7^th, 2010 at 2 a.m. comes two things– an extra hour of sleep and it gets dark a lot earlier. The first thing is a definite bonus, the second not so much. With the shorter daylight hours comes the desire to spend more time indoors. At Outdoor Environments we want to help you spend more time outdoors all year round. With our four-season additions we can help you enjoy nature from the comfort of an enclosed space. Whether you are looking to build a sunroom, conservatory or a screened in porch a four-season room can add value to your home.

Below are four-season rooms that we have created for our clients.

Outdoor Environments Four-Season Room

Outdoor Environments Four-Season Room

Outdoor Environments Four-Season Room

Outdoor Environments Four-Season Room

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Here at Outdoor Environments we use a number of building materials from composite to wood when building decks. One of our favorite materials is natural cedar, which has long been praised for its durability, strength and beauty.  Cedar is resistant to decay and insect damage and ages gracefully. Its beautiful texture and color complement any architectural style and is a great return on your investment.  We also love its sustainability. Cedar doesn’t require treatment with toxic chemicals since it is naturally resistant to the elements. Its own natural preservatives allow the wood to be protected even in the harshest of winters. Wood is also a great option for those in the warmer climate since it is a natural insulator keeping the surface cool.

Outdoor Environments

To find out more about cedar decking please give us a call at 913-897-2706.

We have reached the end of our “Backyard Oasis” series of posts. We enjoyed working on this project and we are very pleased with its outcome.

Please give us a call at 913-897-2706 if you’d like Outdoor Environments to create your next outdoor living space.

We are in love with Sutherland’s outdoor furniture collection. In 1991, David Sutherland and John Hutton transformed the outdoor furniture industry and made our job of creating beautiful outdoor living spaces a whole lot easier.  Sutherland has “inspired designers to consider outdoor rooms as a continuum of their stylish interiors.” And with top designers such as Philippe Stark, Terry Hunziker and Nick Berman creating collections for Sutherland, it is easy to see the appeal.

Take a look at some of their stylish outdoor furniture below.

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

One of the best things about Sutherland is that their pieces are designed using sustainable materials such as teak, a hardwood that is resistant to the harsh outdoor elements. Their latest collection, Great Lakes, even uses recycled milk cartons for table tops and chair backs. Nothing says nature better than Sutherland!

We are currently offering a special deal at Outdoor Environments to help you get ready for the cooler fall weather. Please print out the below coupon and bring it into our store before October 31, 2010 to receive a $500 savings on your next Outdoor Environment outdoor living area (minimum purchase of $15,000).  You will also receive a complimentary design from one of our experts.